Boeing Completes Acquisition of Spirit Aerosystems With IP Divestiture
Boeing announced on December 8, 2025, that it had completed its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems. The deal is valued at $4.7 billion, or $8.3 billion including the assumption of debt....
Life Science Considerations on the USPTO’s New Guidelines for AI-Assisted Inventorship
On November 26, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued revised guidelines for determining inventorship of AI-assisted inventions,[1] which is a significant development in life science innovations,...
In Interview, Bryan McWhorter Shares How AI Can Be a “Power Tool” for Lawyers
In a recent interview with the San Diego Union-Tribune, Knobbe Martens partner Bryan McWhorter discussed the growing use of generative AI in the legal profession, highlighting its potential as a...
Identical Inventor Required to Exclude Prior Art
MERCK SERONO S.A. v. HOPEWELL PHARMA VENTURES, INC. Before Hughes, Linn, and Cunningham. Appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Summary: An earlier reference is available as prior art...
Jonathan Menkes Discusses AI and Copyright Regulations in Interview with The Register
In a recent interview with enterprise technology news publication The Register, partner Jonathan Menkes offered his insights on the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and copyright infringement. Menkes shared how...
Knobbe Martens Partners Sean Murray and Jeremiah Helm Examine Federal Circuit Guidance on Patent Wording in Law360
In the latest installment of their monthly Law360 column on recent significant Federal Circuit cases, Knobbe Martens partners Sean Murray and Jeremiah Helm analyze the court’s ruling in Barrette Outdoor...
FAA Request for Information Related to a New Air Traffic Control Platform
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a request for information (RFI) related to “a single, state-of-the art platform for air traffic control called the Common Automation Platform (CAP).” The CAP...
USPTO’s Automated Search Pilot: Through a Biotech Lens
In October 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) launched the “Artificial Intelligence Search Automated Pilot Program,” or ASAP!, an initiative to identify potential prior art using artificial intelligence...
Patent Exclusivity and Price Controls: Teva v. Kennedy
On November 20, 2025, the D.C. District Court issued its opinion [1] in a lawsuit where Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. challenged the validity of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program...
Sound the Alarm! How My 6-Year Old Almost Became a Copyright Pirate Overnight
As we previously wrote, in the brave new world of AI, the ability of users to push the boundaries of creativity at breakneck speed raises new challenges for IP owners....
Bryan McWhorter Authors Legaltech News Article on How Generative AI Is Transforming Patent Prosecution
In the Legaltech News article “Reports of Death Greatly Exaggerated: Why Generative AI Is Powering, Not Pulverizing, Patent Prosecution,” Knobbe Martens partner Bryan McWhorter explores the impact of generative AI...
Aerospace Update | November 2025
Aerospace IP Strategy in View of Recent U.S. Patent Office Updates Tom Cowan Aerospace technology companies often decide between patenting an innovation or keeping it as a trade secret. Typically,...
Knobbe Martens Receives Top-Tier Recognitions in Patexia ANDA Litigation Intelligence Report
IRVINE, Calif., December 1, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that the firm was recognized among the best performing and most active Hatch-Waxman litigation firms in Patexia’s 2025...
Knobbe Martens Recognized by Am Law, Law360 for $634 Million Patent Infringement Win for Masimo
A team from Knobbe Martens, along with Sullivan and Cromwell, was honored as lead runner up in Am Law’s “Litigator of the Week” contest for securing a successful verdict on...
In Managing IP Interview, Jarom Kesler Discusses How the Government Shutdown Affected IP Practices
In a recent interview with Managing Intellectual Property, partner Jarom Kesler offered insight into the impact of the recently concluded U.S. government shutdown on intellectual property law proceedings, including the...
How Businesses Can Prepare for Regulations on Artificial Intelligence Companions
State Spotlight: New York and California In a recent X post, OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman teased plans to release a new version of ChatGPT that can “respond in a very...
Purdue Pharma’s $7.4 Billion Chapter 11 Plan Formally Approved
A federal bankruptcy court on November 18 formally approved Purdue’s $7.4 billion Chapter 11 plan to settle thousands of opioid-related lawsuits. The plan requires (1) a $6.5 billion contribution from...
Vertical Aerospace Poised for Piloted Transition Amid Expanding eVTOL Market
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) achieved a milestone in its eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle) development. On November 13, 2025, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) granted Vertical a...
Steve Jensen and Joseph Re Again Named to OC500 List by Orange County Business Journal
IRVINE, Calif., November 19, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that for the second consecutive year, partners Steve Jensen and Joseph Re have been named to the OC500, Orange County Business Journal’s annual...
Knobbe Martens Guides Masimo to $634M Win Against Apple in Patent Infringement Case
IRVINE, Calif., November 17, 2025 – A team from Knobbe Martens led medical device pioneer Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) to a victory over Apple in a dispute involving Masimo’s patented heart...
U.S. Government Aerospace Procurement Updates and Implications for Intellectual Property
The U.S. government has recently signaled changes for development and procurement of weapons and aerospace systems. The government has stressed moving faster in procurement and becoming more self-reliant in manufacturing...
